Director of Music Accompanist, Gulfport, MS

This contract involves providing worship and special services, including rehearsals, at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MS, under a performance-based scope outlined in the attached Performance Work Statement. The solicitation, issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 711130, emphasizes compliance with federal acquisition regulations and DoD cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 and safeguarding requirements for CUI. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with multiple options extending performance from December 2026 through November 2030, with deliverables consisting of scheduled worship services, special services, and rehearsals, though specific unit prices are not provided in the available documentation. Offerors must submit comprehensive proposals divided into four volumes—covering pricing, technical approach, past performance, and responsibility certifications—by December 8, 2025, via email to designated Navy points of contact. The evaluation process prioritizes technical acceptability, past performance confidence, and price, applying a best value trade-off approach rather than solely lowest price. Contract administration details specify electronic invoicing through WAWF, with inspection and acceptance at the Gulfport site, and include strict security and personnel clearance requirements, including background investigations, security training, and access controls aligned with DoD directives. The solicitation also mandates detailed representations and certifications regarding business size, socioeconomic status, and ownership, ensuring compliance with FAR and DFARS clauses related to small business utilization, cybersecurity, and responsible contracting.